Verdict
The RM43,916 step from the RM384,972 Touareg to the RM428,888 EX90 buys seven seats, a 106-kWh battery with 617 km claimed range, 350-kW DC charging and far stronger outputs: 671 hp and 870 Nm versus 335 hp and 450 Nm. The Volvo reaches 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, 1.8 seconds ahead, but its 310-litre boot is 500 litres smaller. For Malaysian families needing the third row, the EX90 is the clear fit; the Touareg makes more sense for five occupants carrying serious luggage and petrol refuelling flexibility.
Touareg
Pick the Volkswagen Touareg if you need its 810-litre boot, prefer a 90-litre petrol tank and do not need more than five seats.
EX90
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you want seven seats, 617 km EV range and 4.2-second 0-100 km/h performance.
Key differences
- Price: Volkswagen Touareg RM384,972; Volvo EX90 RM428,888.
- Power and torque: Touareg 335 hp and 450 Nm; EX90 671 hp and 870 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Touareg 6.0 seconds; EX90 4.2 seconds.
- Seats and boot space: Touareg five seats and 810 litres; EX90 seven seats and 310 litres.
- Length: Touareg 4,878 mm; EX90 5,037 mm.
- Energy system: Touareg 2,995 cc petrol engine with 90-litre tank; EX90 106-kWh battery with 617 km range and 350-kW DC charging.
Touareg
- RM43,916 cheaper to buy.
- 810-litre boot is 500 litres larger.
- 250 km/h top speed and a space-saver spare tyre.
- Five seats versus the EX90's seven.
- 335 hp, 450 Nm and 6.0-second sprint trail the EX90's 671 hp, 870 Nm and 4.2 seconds.
- No panoramic glass roof or head-up display.
EX90
- Seven seats, including a 50:50 third row.
- 106-kWh battery, 617 km range and 350-kW DC charging.
- Powered ventilated Nappa leather front seats with massage, plus a head-up display.
- RM43,916 more expensive.
- 310-litre boot is far smaller than the Touareg's 810 litres.
- 180 km/h top speed is 70 km/h lower than the Touareg's.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM384,972✓ | RM428,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632✓ | RM1,940 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | — |
| Torque | 450 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 84.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 671 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 870 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 106 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 617 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 350 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6 seconds | 4.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,878 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,702 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,984 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,704 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 90 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 810 litres✓ | 310 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R20 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/45R20 | 295/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001 | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Active Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Active Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" Braga Alloys | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Braga Alloys | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Air Suspension | Active Chassis with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front Center Airbag, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for rear doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on outer rear seats, with Integrated Booster Cushions |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Night Vision | Yes | — |
| Safety Notes | — | Roof-mounted LiDAR removed on the CKD model (driver assistance functionality largely unchanged); dual Nvidia Drive AGX Orin processors |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | HD Matrix LED Headlights | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Sequential Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Powered and Ventilated Nappa Leather Seats with Massage |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Second row 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated booster child seat for the outer seats, Third Row 50:50 |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Middle Row, 2 USB-C Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear window blinds | — |
| Audio | 15" Innovision Cockpit with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Dynaudio Consequence Sound System (730-Watts) | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System (1,600 watt) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Touareg vs EX90 FAQ
Is the Volkswagen Touareg or Volvo EX90 better?
The EX90 is better for a seven-seat electric SUV with 617 km range and much quicker acceleration. The Touareg is better for five-seat practicality: its 810-litre boot dwarfs the EX90's 310 litres and it costs RM43,916 less.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX90 costs RM428,888 and the Volkswagen Touareg costs RM384,972, so the EX90 costs RM43,916 more.
Which has the bigger boot, the Volkswagen Touareg or Volvo EX90?
The Volkswagen Touareg has the bigger boot at 810 litres. The Volvo EX90 has 310 litres, a 500-litre deficit, though it adds a third row and two extra seats.